The throat chakra is associated with the color blue and its Sanskrit name is Vissudha. Its symbol is represented by a lotus of 16 petals. The fifth chakra is the realm of choice and will. Every choice we make has a consequence. Sometimes, those consequences are “instant karma”, and we realize the power of our choices. When we say things like “it’s not my fault” or “I can’t help it”, we abdicate responsibility for our actions and responses.
Ultimately, we are responsible for how we respond (or, in most cases, how we react). When we truly realize our personal power, we then feel the weight of personal responsibility. The fifth chakra is between the “head and heart”, so to speak, and faith is often the bridge that helps us reconcile logic and emotion. This is also the area of our speech and self expression. When we learn to “speak up for ourselves” or “let our voice be heard”, we are operating out of the fifth chakra. Likewise, any obstruction to self expression will affect the areas associated with the fifth chakra.
Location Throat
Body Parts Throat, mouth, neck, ears
Glands Thyroid, parathyroid
Malfunction Sore throats, neck pain, thyroid troubles, laryngitis, TMJ, mouth ulcers, ear infections
Lesson Related to will and self-expression
Mental and Emotional Issues Choice and strength of will; personal expression; following one's dream; using personal power to create; addiction; judgment and criticism; faith and knowledge; capacity to make decisions
Orientation to Self Self-expression
Sacred Truth Surrender Personal Will to Divine Will
Primary Fears Fears related to willpower, including fear of having no power or choice, no authority within oneself, being out of control, and fear of Divine will.
Primary Strengths Faith, self-knowledge and personal authority; the capacity to make decisions and know we can keep our word to ourselves and others. Clairaudience.
Gemstones Turquoise
Incense Frankincense, benzoin
Element Sound, ether
Planets Mercury
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